Ophthalmic Technician

We are seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to join our respected practice in Sycamore, Illinois.This is your chance to build a rewarding career in eye care with a team that values your skills and supports your growth. Enjoy regular hours with no late evenings or major holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative work environment where your contributions truly make a difference.Ideal candidates will have at least two years of recent experience as an Ophthalmic Technician. COA/COT certification is highly preferred.Apply today and take the next step in your ophthalmology career!This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. We are a nationally recognized leader in EMR and technology with an excellent clinical support team and dynamic leadership. We are committed to customer service and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the way our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.All of us at Hauser Ross Eye Institute are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities.The Ophthalmic Technician I will perform a range of duties which include preparing the patient to see Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist and conduct preliminary exam and captures medical history. In addition, the preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures may be required. Traveling to other locations may also be necessary to support clinical needs.Responsibilities Make introductions and establish rapport with patientsInitiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testingPerform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), and optical biometryAdditional testing as requested by doctorPerform retinoscopy and refractometry. Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the officeAssist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lensesComplete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chartEducate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physiciansCheck temperature of medical refrigerator dailyMaintain and conduct inventory of medications and suppliesAssist with maintenance of clinical examination equipmentClean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processingInspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessaryOpen and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charging wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under coversFollow all safety procedures as per guidelinesPrioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleaguesExecutes duties of position in a professional and courteous mannerHandles sensitive information in a confidential mannerPerform other tasks and duties as assigned Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent requiredExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctorsBasic computer literacy requiredHighly energetic with a positive attitudeMust be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of businessMust be able to walk and stand for eight hoursMust be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit settingCertified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferredCertified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferredCertified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferredOne to two years’ experience in multi-specialty clinic preferred In Turn We Will Provide Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short- and long-term disabilityCompany paid life insurancePaid parking where applicablePaid holidays and generous paid time offTeam oriented working environment where you are heard and respectedClear career ladder opportunitiesOffered pay $20-$24/Per Hr. / #ESP 2

Created: 2026-03-04